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$78 Find Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

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Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Queenstown (CHC-ZQN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Christchurch to Queenstown that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Christchurch to Queenstown

Tue, 12 Aug - Fri, 15 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
07:10 - 08:25CHC-ZQN
1h 15mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
10:25 - 11:20ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$157Air New Zealand
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Mon, 28 Jul - Wed, 30 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
15:05 - 16:05CHC-ZQN
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
16:45 - 17:40ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$158Air New Zealand
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Mon, 25 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
11:00 - 12:15CHC-ZQN
1h 15mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
10:25 - 11:20ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$160Air New Zealand
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Sat, 1 Nov - Thu, 6 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
11:20 - 12:20CHC-ZQN
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
13:05 - 14:00ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$167Air New Zealand
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Mon, 28 Jul - Mon, 4 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
07:10 - 08:25CHC-ZQN
1h 15mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
16:45 - 17:40ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$168Air New Zealand
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Thu, 21 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
11:20 - 12:20CHC-ZQN
1h 00mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
10:25 - 11:20ZQN-CHC
0h 55mdirect
$173Air New Zealand
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Thu, 21 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
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09:40 - 16:10CHC-ZQN
6h 30m1 stop
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08:55 - 10:05ZQN-CHC
1h 10mdirect
$285
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Thu, 21 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
Jetstar Logo
08:30 - 16:10CHC-ZQN
7h 40m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
10:50 - 15:55ZQN-CHC
5h 05m1 stop
$330Jetstar
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Thu, 21 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 12:20CHC-ZQN
6h 05m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
10:50 - 19:55ZQN-CHC
9h 05m1 stop
$332Jetstar
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Thu, 21 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
Jetstar Logo
09:40 - 16:10CHC-ZQN
6h 30m1 stop
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10:50 - 15:55ZQN-CHC
5h 05m1 stop
$333Jetstar
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Christchurch to Queenstown flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Christchurch to Queenstown to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Christchurch to Queenstown clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Christchurch to Queenstown, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Queenstown, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Christchurch to Queenstown, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Queenstown is July, where tickets cost $215 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $323 and $320 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Christchurch to Queenstown, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Queenstown, you should book around 10 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonNovember
High seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$78
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Christchurch to Queenstown based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Christchurch to Queenstown

  • What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown was $47 for a one-way ticket and $94 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    The Airbus A320 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Christchurch to Queenstown flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Christchurch and Queenstown, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    There are direct flights from Christchurch to Queenstown on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Christchurch to Queenstown.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Queenstown from Christchurch is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Queenstown with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Christchurch to Queenstown?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Queenstown from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Christchurch to Queenstown

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $89 or less one-way and $158 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Christchurch to Queenstown Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Christchurch to Queenstown Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Christchurch Airport to Queenstown Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Christchurch to Queenstown Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

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Direct returns

Queenstown Intl to Christchurch

Monday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Etihad Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Christchurch to Queenstown

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Christchurch to Queenstown. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Christchurch to Queenstown? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 492 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.3Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.3Food
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Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

4.0 OkayDonna, Jul 2025AKL - CHC
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Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

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Christchurch (CHC)
Queenstown (ZQN)

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